Scripture:Philippians 1:1-11Luke 14:1-6Reflection:In today’s compact first reading, St. Paul prays that the Philippians “discern what is of value.” That brought to mind the following meditation:When the time comes for our final » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Ephesians 6:10 – 20Luke 13:31 -35Reflection:Draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power. -Ephesians 6:10As I have been reflecting on the scriptures for today, I can’t help but » Continue Reading.
Feast of Saints Simon and JudeScripture:Ephesians 2:19-22Luke 6:12-16Reflection:Brothers and sisters:WE are no longer strangers and sojourners,WE are fellow citizens with the holy onesAnd members of the household of God!Paul was » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Ephesians 5:21-33Luke 13:18-21Reflection:The parables of the mustard seed and the yeast show how quickly and successfully the gospel could travel throughout the world despite opposition! We live in a world of rulers » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Ephesians 4:32-5:8Luke 13:10-17Reflection:The requirements of faith don’t get any more real than what we hear proclaimed in today’s scripture that picks up on yesterday’s Sunday readings. It really upset the » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Exodus 22:20-261 Thessalonians 1:5c-10Matthew 22:34-40Reflection:Commandments to LoveLast week I reflected on the commandment “Love your neighbor” as a fitting response to “Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Ephesians 4:7-16Luke 13:1-9Reflection:Saturday Vigil, St. Paul of the Cross“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Ephesians 4:1-6Luke 12:54-59Reflection:In today’s Gospel reading, after Jesus points out to the people how well they can see things and know what kind of weather they’re going to have, He » Continue Reading.
Scripture:Ephesians 3:14-21Luke 12:49-53Reflection:October 1966. Sunday morning sunlight streams in through the amber windowpanes high on the East wall of the Chapel, then spills down onto the tiles of the chapel floor between » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-12Luke 12:39-48 Reflection: Unsearch Riches of Christ “You have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was » Continue Reading.